For your urgent consideration and reply. I am a good deal
exercised about projected visit to Great Britain as political
position here precarious and principal lieutenants in Cabinet not
very experienced. However I feel strongly that much mutual benefit
might result from visit provided I could be sure of prompt and
sufficient opportunity for consultation with Churchill and chief
Ministers.

Would be glad if you could frankly give me idea of value of visit
and also ascertain from Churchill whether this is a convenient
time for him. In particular I feel that clear definition where we
stand in the Far East and reasonably long range policy of Middle
East would enable me to plan Australian effort on man-power side
more soundly. Also interested to give United Kingdom Government a
clear picture of amazing munitions potential developed and
developing here and to see how far greater joint use could be
arranged. But as always I will be much influenced by your own
opinion. Regards

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